THEME EXPLORATION

billionaire antagonist

11 films · 3 directors

Tracing the thread…

FILMS THAT EXPLORE THIS
Hand of Death
Hand of Death
1976 · John Woo
Melvin and Howard
Melvin and Howard
1980 · Jonathan Demme
The Rose of the Rancho
The Rose of the Rancho
1914 · Cecil B. DeMille
I quattro dell’apocalisse
I quattro dell’apocalisse
1975 · Lucio Fulci
One Piece Film Red
One Piece Film Red
2022 · Goro Taniguchi
Hardcore Henry
Hardcore Henry
2015 · Ilya Naishuller
Hurricane Touchdown
Hurricane Touchdown
2000 · Shigeyasu Yamauchi
Long Weekend
Long Weekend
1979 · Colin Eggleston
Mr. Vampire III
Mr. Vampire III
1987 · Ricky Lau
Nightbooks
Nightbooks
2021 · David Yarovesky
Tales of an Ancient Empire
Tales of an Ancient Empire
2010 · Albert Pyun
DIRECTORS WHO EXPLORE THIS
Martin Scorsese USA

His films obsessively explore wealthy, morally corrupt protagonists and their psychological unraveling through meticulous character studies.

 Wes Anderson USA

He examines the corrupting nature of wealth and power through complex antagonists like Daniel Plainview and pharmaceutical magnates.

 Bong Joon-ho South Korea

His work critiques class systems and wealthy elites as catalysts for social conflict, making affluent characters central to his thematic exploration.